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10.02.2014

First of all, can we all just agree to start referring to pregnancy as 10 months instead of 9?

Okay, thanks.

My first "belly" pic. May 11, 2014 - 16 wks pregnant.Sidenote: When I was looking for belly pictures in these early weeks,I had to laugh at all the selfies I have of me and Bo lying on the couch.Pretty much how I spent many days from weeks 8-18.

The most common question I get is about how I'm feeling.

I feel really good, but sleeping is getting more difficult.

It's surprisingly not so much my stomach that's the issue, but my shoulders & hips get sore.

June 1, 2014 - 19 wks.

I also haven't reached a point yet where I feel really anxious to get the baby out.

I'm sure that day will come, but right now I'm pretty content with little one where he/she is.

July 1, 2014 - 24 wks.

I'm trying to enjoy the last bit of time I have with just Bo.

I'm feeling a little overwhelmed about the thought of having two kids

(as mothers of 3+ everywhere laugh at me - whatever, you were in my shoes once).

July 10, 2014 - 25 wks.

A couple people have asked how I like pregnancy.
I think it's kind of a weird experience. I mean, it's definitely a miracle. I get that.
But it's also... weird. There is a human inside of me. With arms and legs that I can feel moving.
And your body does strange things that no one really talks about.
But overall, I think I've had a pretty easy pregnancy and I sure can't complain!

July 20, 2014 - 26 wks.

I've been surprised that I haven't felt more anxious about finding out the gender.
It seems the majority of people I've heard from think the baby will be a boy.
Bo is now saying that it's "a boy AND a girl"... hmm.

July 29, 2014 - 28 wks.

Hm, what other typical pregnancy things does anyone care to read?
I've gained a lot of weight - wouldn't be surprised if it's up to 40lbs by the time the baby arrives.August 7, 2014 - 29 wks

I'd like to thank everyone who has seen me wearing the same leggings & t-shirts
for the past 10 weeks and has reserved judgment.
"Pregnancy fashion" is clearly not something I prized highly.September 28, 2014 - 36 wks.Okay, this picture seems slightly scandalous, but I am fully clothed - in the ever-classy tank top and sweatpants combo.Every night, the lights in our kitchen make awesome shadows in our hallway. I couldn't resist!

So, here we are at 37 weeks pregnant.

3 weeks until my due date.
I don't think the reality of this has set in with me.
I keep making myself do things - wash baby clothes, set up the pack n play bassinet,
pack the baby's take-home outfit, buy nursing bras (speaking of WEIRD)...
but it all just seems like I'm playing house, kind of.
It feels very similar to when we were getting ready to meet Bo.
Some nervous excitement, but mostly just surreal!
SO, here's to the last month-ish of pregnancy!